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Orthodontics boosts patient satisfaction.

Why Adding Orthodontics to Your Dental Practice Can Boost Patient Satisfaction

By American Orthodontic Society | November 23, 2024

Giving Dental Patients the Orthodontic Care They Are Looking For There is little doubt that the orthodontic industry is growing rapidly. Recent projections suggest that the clear aligners alone make up a $4.66 billion sector globally, and it is forecasted to grow to $28.15 billion by 2032. Some believe that such resounding growth can be…

Modern marketing techniques for your practice.

3 Modern Marketing Techniques To Boost Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | November 16, 2024

Upgrading Your Marketing Strategy for a Wider Reach In the past, effective dental practice marketing was all about designing and sending the right print materials or paying for expensive radio or television commercial spots. While these techniques still work, other marketing methods have emerged that allow for enhanced targeting and a wider reach. These key…

Attract new orthodontic patients.

Local Strategies to Attract More Orthodontic Patients to Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | November 9, 2024

Getting the Word Out About Your Orthodontic Services Offering orthodontic treatment options opens the door to substantial growth for your practice. However, it’s important to market them the right way to appeal to both existing and new patients. These local strategies will help you effectively target the patient base in your area to best leverage…

Bring orthodontics to your dental practice.

The Role of a Great Leader in Bringing Orthodontics to Your Dental Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | November 2, 2024

Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs Dentists who run their own practices are more than just medical professionals. They’re also business owners and team leaders with a wide variety of responsibilities. As your practice moves to implement orthodontics, your leadership is key to achieving long-term success. Here’s what you can do to become a great…

Benefits of an AOS membership.

AOS Membership Is a Great Way To Network With Other Dental Professionals

By American Orthodontic Society | October 23, 2024

Key Networking Opportunities Provided by the AOS Networking plays an important role in dental career development. There’s so much to learn from colleagues in the field and experienced professionals who have already faced some of the challenges you’re facing now.  Professional networking for dentists allows you to grow your practice and drive your personal growth.…

Design your office with patient experience in mind.

How To Create a Great Dental Patient Experience Through Office Design

By American Orthodontic Society | October 16, 2024

Office Design’s Effects on the Patient Experience While focusing on treatment outcomes is essential, considering the patient experience is just as vital. That experience extends to much more than the treatment itself and includes aspects of the patient journey many dental professionals may overlook — such as the design of your office.  Dental office design…

Implementing the knowledge from orthodontics courses.

Orthodontics Courses Part 3: Implementing New Skills Into Your Practice

By American Orthodontic Society | October 9, 2024

Tips for Adding Orthodontic Services in Your Practice You spend years sharpening your skills as a general dentist. Then, you decide to enroll in orthodontics courses for general dentist practitioners (GDPs) to challenge yourself and offer something else to your patients.  After all, adding orthodontics at your practice has many benefits, such as offering your…

Investing in orthodontics courses.

Orthodontics Courses Part 2: Preparing for Success

By American Orthodontic Society | October 2, 2024

Getting the Most From Orthodontics Courses Continuing education (CE) courses give career-focused dental professionals new opportunities to get ahead in their careers. Yes, they are a requirement to maintain your professional license, but these classes also give you a chance to add new services to your office. However, some CE courses, including orthodontics courses, have…

Choosing the right orthodontics courses.

Orthodontics Courses Part 1: Choosing the Right Course for You

By American Orthodontic Society | September 24, 2024

Determining the Right Orthodontics Courses for Dental Practice Growth As a dental professional interested in providing exceptional care and service, learning new information and skills is critical to your success and that of your patients. Orthodontic courses can help you enhance your skills and expand your dental services, resulting in more satisfying work, happier patients,…

Announce your new orthodontic services.

6 Different Ways To Announce That Your Dental Practice Now Offers Orthodontics

By American Orthodontic Society | September 17, 2024

Marketing Your New Orthodontic Services As a dentist, you are likely always looking for ways to better serve your patients. Offering orthodontic services in the same place your patients go for standard dental care provides a high level of convenience for them to get what they need to maintain their oral health.  As you gain…

Financial planning for dentists.

Financial Planning for New Dentists: 5 Tips To Starting on the Right Foot

By American Orthodontic Society | September 10, 2024

How To Set Yourself Up for Financial Success as a New Dentist Becoming a dentist is an exciting and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, it is not without its fair share of challenges. Your first inclination may be to learn additional skills to attract more patients right out of the gate, but you should also consider your…

Mental preparation for continuing education courses.

5 Tips To Prepare Your Mind for Continuing Education Courses

By American Orthodontic Society | September 3, 2024

Focusing Tips for Your Next CE Course Continuing education (CE) courses are a vital component of many professions. Dentists, in particular, are used to carrying on their educational journeys, both in order to fulfill license requirements and to keep their skills sharp and current.  However, they must be mentally prepared to make the most of…